DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode) . Note NOT all devices have this feature for when you connect to a TV or Monitor via this adaptor.

What is Alt Mode?

Alt Mode is a term you will come across frequently when investigating USB-C.

Alt Mode is a functional extension of USB-C which enables the USB connection to carry non-USB signals. Alt Mode(s) are optional capabilities that are unique to the USB-C connector or port that allow technologies, like DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3, to be transmitted.

DisplayPort over Alt Mode

DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt Mode) allows a USB-C equipped computer to connect directly to a display or monitor. The monitor will need to have a USB-C port for you to make this connection. You can still use a USB-C equipped laptop with monitors that have more traditional video ports, such as VGA, DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort but you will need to get this USB-C video adapter.

If you’ve tested and confirmed functionality (or lack thereof) of any USB-C Alt Mode device with this adaptor (USB-C or Thunderbolt 3) which is not listed below, please feel free to email us, so we can update it.